Dark Prince (SILVER FOX DADDIES #18) by K.C. Crowne EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: K.C. Crowne
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MAURA
“You’re quite the vision tonight. A real shame your father
isn’t here to see this.” The man says. His gaze lingering
on my neckline for an uncomfortably long time.
I’m confused by his choice of words.
“To see what, exactly?”
As he walks away, he throws a cryptic comment over his
shoulder. “Enjoy the big evening, Maura. It’ll be one to
remember.” Sean O’Donnell is a low level mob boss closely
tied with the Irish underworld.
The world I was born into.
His strange words hang in the air, heavy with an unspoken
meaning that sends a shiver down my spine.
As I stand in the center of the grand ballroom, the emerald
green of my gown in stark contrast to the sea of dark suits.
The dress—though stunning with its fitted bodice and
flowing skirt—feels like a costume in this world of shadows,
sinister glares, and hushed threats.
The silk clings to my curves, a bold choice my stepmother
insisted upon, saying it was time I looked the part of Irish
mafia royalty—whatever that means.
The grandeur of the ballroom is overwhelming, with high
ceilings adorned with elaborate chandeliers that cast a soft,
golden glow over the crowd. Mob bosses and their
entourages move through the space, their conversations a
low hum beneath the gentle sounds coming from the string
quartet playing in the corner.
The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and the
subtle hint of danger that always seems to accompany
gatherings like this. I stand near a tall, arched window,
admiring the night sky, wondering what is beyond. I take a
small sip from the crystal flute in my hand, the champagne
cool and crisp on my tongue. I can’t help but feel out of place
despite the elegance of my gown and the way it complements
the grandeur around me.
As I look about, I realize my stepmother never actually told
me why this party is being held. There’s usually a reason for
these gatherings: a celebration, an announcement, a
ceremony. But no reason for tonight’s festivities was given.
What’s more unsettling is the way people keep staring.
Not the usual looks I’ve grown accustomed to, those
lingering, often lecherous stares from men who see me as
nothing more than a potential trophy. No, these looks are
different—curious, speculative, almost wary.
As if they know something I don’t.
It sets my nerves on edge.
I’m about to take another sip of my champagne when I spot
my stepmother. She moves through the crowd with a grace
that belies her true nature, her blonde hair styled perfectly,
her blue eyes scanning the room like a predator assessing its
territory. She’s dressed in a perfectly tailored evening gown
with a low cut neckline.
The fabric is a deep navy that
contrasts sharply with her fair skin. Her jewelry—always
expensive yet understated—catches the light as she moves.
There’s a warm, almost charming smile on her lips, but her
eyes remain cold and calculating.
As she approaches me, her smile widens.
Clearly forced.
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